90 m. ago Scots chemical firm fined £100k after young worker left scarred for life

Scots chemical firm fined £100k after young worker left scarred for life

Economics

3 h. ago Tommy Fleetwood arrives at East Lake as relatable contender on verge of greatness

After a season of close calls the world No 10 has a chance to turn his drought into a career defining momentThe widespread euphoria that surrounded Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph served as the finest example of a moment when golf observers want a player to win. This, after all, is supposed to be a non-tribal environment aside from the weekend every two years when Europe face USA and people on either side of the ropes take leave of their senses.Golf’s next pursuit of the holy grail belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Defeat from positions of strength at the Travelers and St Jude championships threw up an unwanted statistic. In 163 PGA Tour starts, Fleetwood is yet to emerge victorious. As striking as that raw number – Fleetwood’s talent is such that one assumes he should have claimed a batch of trophies in the US – is the fact people are willing him to end his drought. Fleetwood is relatable, likable, popular. He also has no objection to the discussion presently whirling around him. Continue...

Politics

3 h. ago Driver arrested after car crashes following 'police chase' in Edinburgh

Emergency services were called to Captains Road on The Wisp after the alarm was raised at around 12pm on Tuesday.

Events

3 h. ago 'My Next drinks trolley looks so luxury, guests think its a £700 model'

While not 100% identical, the £90 drinks trolley looks like a much more expensive version from SoHo Home

Economics

4 h. ago World's richest tennis player's billionaire father broke own golden rule at US Open

Jessica Pegula is one of the finest tennis players in the world and is the daughter of Terry Pegula, who is the billionaire owner of both the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres

Sport

4 h. ago Mercedes driver admits killing woman, 22, in 140mph hit and run crash on Christmas Day minutes after fleeing from police

Evan Forde, 32, was behind the wheel of a black Mercedes when he crashed into the back of a BMW early on December 25 2022.

Events

6 h. ago Old workers discover if they're 'victims of age harassment' if young colleagues are loud

A tribunal judge has dismissed a case brought by Catherine Ritchie - an administrator in her 60s - that claimed her "boisterous" young co-staff's behaviour was age harassment

Events

7 h. ago ALAN JOHNSON: 'Deporting criminals will make streets safer than Farage’s nonsense'

We do not depend on that know-all down at the local pub who sits on a bar stool loudly expressing his fact-free-opinions to anyone who’ll listen, we rely on the data

Politics

7 h. ago Sleeping family shaken awake as car ploughs through home into front room

Police said the driver lost control at a roundabout before mounting a kerb and crashing through the house before abandoning the house and fleeing the scene in Nottingham

Society

8 h. ago South London drivers are refunded £485,000 in bus lane fines after admin error

Southwark Council handed out 10,422 fines for motorists caught driving in bus lanes from February to June

Economics

8 h. ago £100,000 fine for North Lanarkshire company after steam cleaning accident

Dundas Chemical Company admitted a breach of health and safety laws that resulted in severe injury and permanent scarring to an employee.

Economics

8 h. ago Mercedes driver admits killing young woman in 140mph Christmas Day crash

Brazilian Maria Carolina Do Nascimento, who was a passenger in the BMW, died at the scene in Brent Cross, north London, in 2022.

Events

8 h. ago Celebrity SAS hopeful protests he's 'fine' as he is forced to withdraw over injury

Boxer Conor Benn was tearful and insisted that he was OK as he became the latest contestant to have to withdraw from Channel 4 show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

Events

9 h. ago Drivers in two London neighbourhoods will soon be fined for revving engines

Drivers in two London neighbourhoods will soon be fined for revving engines  Time Out Worldwide

Politics

10 h. ago Wildfire smoke far more dangerous to health than thought, say scientists

Deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates spewed by forest fires underestimated by 93%Choking smoke spewed by wildfires is far more dangerous than previously thought, a new study has found, with death tolls from short-term exposure to fine particulates underestimated by 93%.Researchers found that 535 people in Europe died on average each year between 2004 and 2022 as a result of breathing in the tiny toxic particles known as PM2.5 that are released when wildfires rage. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Millions could lose their driving license over proposed new rule change

The UK Government is planning to introduce a new mandatory rule for drivers, following an inquest that saw a coroner call the UK's licensing system the "laxest in Europe"

Politics

10 h. ago How Soho House became the chicest venue for high society hedonism! Private club was Kate Moss' party spot of choice, hosted Harry and Meghan's first date and even turned away Kim Kardashian

It began as a networking destination for 'creatives' in London, but Soho House quickly became a favorite hangout for celebrities such as Liam Gallagher and model Kate Moss.

Society

10 h. ago Paisley crash: Road closed and drivers told to avoid area after three

Emergency services are at the scene

Events

10 h. ago 33 totally bodacious 80s photos taking you back to the decade of excess, from big hair to big personalities

They were unapologetically loud, brash and full of colour.

Culture

10 h. ago Tough Highway Code rules on letting ambulances pass that can trigger £1,000 fine

Every motorist should be aware of the Highway Code's guidance on how to give way to emergency vehicles

Economics